This semi-annual, three-day conference typically draws more than 100 port and maritime professionals from all over the Western Hemisphere, especially ports in the Caribbean and Central and South America.

“While port executives throughout the hemisphere are faced with many of the same challenges, such as developing their infrastructure, enhancing their security, dealing with larger ships and growing their trade volumes, this program addresses the timely issues of most relevance to ports in Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Kurt Nagle, AAPA’s president and CEO. “This conference will provide Latin American and Caribbean port executives with the information they need to lead and manage their ports in the competitive business environment in which they must operate.”

Among the featured speakers at this year’s conference, hosted by the Port of Progreso, are:

Credentialed media wishing to cover the business sessions of this event are asked to call or email AAPA’s Aaron Ellis (tel: 703-706-4714 / email: aellis@aapa-ports.org) in advance to obtain a media badge.